From the perspective of a young child, Jennifer Rowland artfully describes what it is like to remember and grieve a loved one who has died. The child in the story creates a memory box to keep mementos and written memories of the loved one, to help in the grieving process. Heartfelt and comforting, The Memory Box will help children and adults talk
A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma
Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but something inside him started to bother him. He felt nervous and had bad dreams. Then he met someone who helped him talk about the terrible thing, and made him feel better.
Farmer Pettson sat doing the crossword, with Findus the cat on his knee. Tell me about when I disappeared, said Findus. You haven't disappeared, said Pettson. You're sitting right here. Yes, but'when I was little. Oh then ... But you've heard the story so often before. But tell it to me anyway! So here is the story of ......
The beginning of Primary School can be an exciting time for many children, whilst others may find this a bit tricky and challenging. Written in language for children, topics covered include: making friends, orientation day, teachers, eating well, routines, homework and more. Includes top tips by other primary aged children.
A true story about the first camel cup races in Alice Springs. Humorously told by one of the young camel trackers/musterers himself, Vincent Forrester. The beautiful illustrations are detailed and filled with humour - find the snake in every picture!
Farmer Pettson and his talking cat Findus are visited by their neighbor, who warns them of a hen-stealing fox. They don't think foxes should be shot, so they come up with an ingenious plan to trick the fox and save their hens.
Rivka is an ex-soldier who was augmented in a transhumanism project. She finds herself caught in between those who want to advance the use of cybernetics and those who want to keep humanity pure.
A group of four young boys, cousins, go on a barramundi fishing adventure early one morning, to be tested by a croc, a hungry eagle, the weather and – in some cases – a lack of fishing skills!
When the SOS Lifesaving Day is held on a pirate ship, Flick Foulweather wants to run down the gangplank and hide. The ocean terrifies her. Especially the sharks! Can the black cat face her fears and perform the rescue of her life? Welcome to the School of Scallywags (SOS), a boarding school for young pirates where each new day is an adventure ......
